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Visual Arts

The visual arts have long played a part in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador, though they may never have been as significant or visible as they are today.
Agnes Marion Ayre (1890-1940)

Biography of Agnes Marion Ayre (1890-1940).
William Keen Witnessed the Capture of St. John's

An outline of the efforts of William Keen to establish a judicial system in Newfoundland in the early 18th century.
Agriculture and the Commission of Government

How the Commission of Government affected agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador
Disasters 1892-1929

Some of Newfoundland and Labrador's best-known and most destructive disasters occurred during the era of Responsible Government.
Mary Travers (1783-1854)

Overview of the polling station at Mary Travers' tavern.
Social Changes under the Commission of Government

One of the Commission of Government's major goals while in office was to improve social services in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Public Response to the 1929 Tsunami

The tsunami left the people of the affected communities on the Burin Peninsula in desperate need of help, a role the public gladly filled.
Agricultural Communities

This article is about the agricultural communities found in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newspapers: 1806-1879

Information about Newfoundland and Labrador Newspapers from 1806-1879.
Mass Media

Mass media in Newfoundland and Labrador. Examples discussed include newspapers, radio, television, and the telegraph.
Newspapers: 1806-1879

Information about Newfoundland and Labrador Newspapers from 1806-1879.
Newspapers: 1879-2000

Information about Newfoundland and Labrador's Newspaper industry from 1879-2000.
The Veiled Virgin

About the statue, The Veiled Virgin, created by renowned Italian sculptor Giovanni Strazza.

Matching Articles"St. John's" (Total 14)

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